"Miguel Street" es una novela juvenil que retrata con humor y ternura la vida en un barrio de Trinidad durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. A través de un adolescente observador, se presentan personajes únicos como Popo, Man-man y la señora Hereira, cuyas historias y leyendas reflejan la diversidad y vitalidad de su comunidad.
La obra de V. S. Naipaul ofrece una visión aguda y sarcástica de la India, explorando su complejidad social. Aborda temas como el conflicto entre musulmanes e hindúes, el papel de la mujer, los antiguos rituales y el sistema de castas, reflejando la tensión entre modernidad y tradición.
A cultural history describing how folklore studies and the music industry helped to create a musical color line in the South, associating certain genres with particular racial and ethnic identities.
`V.S. Naipaul is the world's writer, a master of language and perception' New York Times Book Review
An astonishingly candid book from the Nobel Laureate about what has shaped his interpretation of literature and the world.
This is a further volume in the ongoing reissue of the backlist of V.S. Naipaul, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001.
The correspondence captures V. S. Naipaul's profound transformation from a disoriented expatriate in England to a distinguished literary figure. Through his letters, readers gain insight into his cultural shift from Trinidad, reflecting his struggles and growth as a writer. This intimate portrayal reveals the complexities of identity and belonging, showcasing Naipaul's journey in navigating his new world while remaining connected to his roots.